Tillage
There is now every possibility that global maize production could reach record heights in 2025. And the US is leading the charge
Agri-Business
Brazil has requested World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute consultations with the United States, concerning tariff measures
Deputy Martin Kenny, has called on the Minister Martin Heydon to maximise his engagement with US officials on tariffs announced for Ireland,
Rural Life
US tariffs on EU goods will "impact the profit line and increase cost for the consumer" according to head of customs with BDO, Carol Lynch.
Pig/Poultry
The United States has reported it's first outbreak of H7N9 avian influenza since 2017, on a poultry farm in Mississippi.
The potential imposition of 25% US tariffs on EU exports threatens to disrupt food and agriculture trade flows , according to RaboResearch.
Agri Politics
With the threat of US tariffs looming, Peter Burke said the government is taking action to maintain a constructive relationship with America
Kerry Group is to embark on a new business efficiency programme later this year, aiming to make annual savings of €100 million.
The potential tariffs on agri-food exports to the US under Donald Trump is a "lose-lose scenario" according to Minister McConalogue.
The first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dairy
Dairy farm size in the United States (US) looks set to increase further during the period ahead as economic pressures within the sector grow.
Machinery
McHale have teamed up with an electronics repair specialist in America to ensure that its balers controls can be serviced.
Continuing dry weather in Russia, Ukraine and parts of the United States has signalled a strengthening of global wheat prices
A US judge rejected claims made by Ornua that the similarity of a competitor's packaging to its own would cause confusion among consumers.
Sheep
An American was charged in connection with committing two felony wildlife crimes yesterday, relating to a conspiracy to clone a giant sheep.
The CDC has confirmed the first US case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a human who was not exposed to sick or infected animals.
The US EPA has issued an emergency order to stop the use of a pesticide which poses serious risks to unborn babies.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make another $300 million available to help grow export markets for farm and food products.
Dairy News
Iowa has become the tenth US state to have confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a dairy cow herd, according to officials.
UK and Scottish scientists have confirmed that pasteurisation should "effectively inactivate" H5N1 influenza (bird flu) viruses in cows’ milk.
Ornua failed in its attempt to dismiss a case alleging that chemicals previously used in Kerrygold packaging may have migrated to its butter.
A person in the US who had contact with dairy cattle in Texas infected with bird flu has also tested positive according to the CDC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in sick cattle on two dairy farms.
